"It's really happening," he said. "I can put a few steps together, but can I dance to the level I need to dance? Well, that's a whole other ball game."

He decided earlier this year to take a break from touring, but could resist the Strictly bait.

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"I told myself that I would only consider doing something if it was both different and exciting," he said. "Well, what could be more exciting than Strictly Come Dancing? I love to dance and boy am I looking forward to getting started and being the best that I can be."

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"Strictly Come Dancing is an incredible show," he said. "I've always loved watching it on TV and to be honest I'm flattered to have been asked to take part before, but due to certain work commitments was unable to. I now feel the time is right to give it a go - everything has just clicked into place to do it this year. Wish me luck please…argh!"

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The actress, who plays Linda Carter in the BBC soap, says she decided to do the show to up her fitness levels and to mark her forthcoming 40th birthday.

"One of the main reasons I decided to do the show is the fact that I'm going to be 40 this year and to be the fittest I've ever been at this point in my life would be a great thing," she said on BBC Radio 2 this morning. "It'll be a challenge - but I want to see what my body is capable of."

She has already started training at her local Cross Fit Gym, which offers training that strengthens and increases the body's metabolic condition.

The news follows yesterday's announcement that Ainsley Harriott will appear on the show.

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Harriott is famous for his cookery show, Ready, Steady, Cook, and also for genius lines such as: "Give your meat a good ol' rub" and "Jerk chicken.... Jerk it." He also has a penchant for shaking his hips and dancing during his cooking programme.

Radio 2 presenter Jeremy Vine had already been confirmed to appear in the show, which starts in September.

"I must admit that I do love to dance, but doing it in front of the nation is a whole different matter," said Harriott.

"In my day job the only type of Salsa I know about is the one in my recipes so I am looking forward to rising to the challenge. Bring it on!"

He added: "When it comes to dancing it is about the discipline and how much effort you put in. If you put the time in then you can be a bit more expressive."